by Ava Salado
Hello future journalists! Have you ever wanted to write? Let me elaborate, not just write short ‘thank you’ notes for those gifts your friends gave you at your birthday party or long, drawn out essays about George Washington for school. I mean writing stuff that you are interested in! From Leaping Blennies, flatulence facts, to on-site coverage of Tri-Valley Explorers events. We pride ourselves on being a pretty versatile newspaper. Now, being back from summer break, we are inviting you to be a part of our staff! We accept students from ages 11-18 with a love, passion, and drive for creative writing. Contact us to find out where our bi-weekly meetings are located, when they start and end, and all those other lovely details! At these meeting we will discuss:
First, how to write interesting, engaging, and proper articles.
Second, our upcoming publishing. Are there any TVE events, world events, or just… cool stuff you would like to write about?
And sometimes we just mess around and play fun writing related games and activities!
These are the jobs we have open:
Copy Editor
In addition to writing for the publication, this person is responsible for editing all copies in the newspaper. This staff member is responsible for checking grammar, spelling (including names), and mechanics. Additionally, the copy editor will also be responsible for fact checking..
News Editor
In addition to writing for the publication, this person is responsible for making sure that all news stories are assigned and written on time. Each section editor is also responsible for keeping their section populated with new stories and properly updated with current events.
Sports Editor
In addition to writing for the publication, this person is responsible for making sure that all sports stories are assigned and written on time. Each section editor is also responsible for keeping their section populated with new stories and properly updated with current events.
Op/Ed Editor
In addition to writing for the publication, this person is responsible for making sure that all opinion and editorial stories are assigned and written on time. Each section editor is also responsible for keeping their section populated with new stories and properly updated with current events.
Just because you have a specific title like, let’s say “Op/Ed Editor” does not mean you can’t write something in the “Sports Section”. Your interests are the most important thing! For all jobs what we ask is that you:
- Try your absolute hardest to produce good and clean work. Yes, we do have Copy Editors, but it is our job to do our best and reach our amazing potential.
- Make sure you have at least one piece of work every month. We publish twice a month. This is not necessarily a “rule”, but we highly encourage it to keep your author juices flowing.
- Stay respectful in all you say and do. Let’s always keep in mind that not everyone’s passion comes with immediate perfection, we are doing our best and no one will ever be put down, mocked, made fun of, or scrutinized. Also, we promise that we will never be asked to read, spell, or do anything on the spot. I know how hard it can be when you are asked a question you are not comfortable answering. This is a comfortable space!
- In your writings, we ask to stay away from political or ethical “touchy” topics and, of course, refrain from using any profanities, inappropriate subjects, gory pictures and so on. But to be honest, I know you all are too cool for that!
We invite anyone who has any questions or who would like to join to come — and see a meeting in action! This club will be in session until June 1st, 2023. From the Lighthouse staff to you, “we hope to see you there!”
If you are interested, feel free to email us at thelighthousetve@gmail.com.
The Lighthouse 